Adults 60 and over

Resources for adults 60+

People over 60 years old, and people with underlying health conditions, are at higher risk of complications from COVID-19. The most important step you can take is to protect yourself. Here are some resources to help you during this time.

Q&A series for older Washingtonians

A Question and Answer miniseries, created by the State Joint information Center, AARP, and TVW, answers questions about how to stay healthy and maintain connections with loved ones during the pandemic. If you would like to submit a question for future programs, email your question or a short video of your question to aarpwa@aarp.org. Please include “Spread the Facts” in the subject line. New episodes air Thursdays at 6 PM.

Food and medication

Grocery stores and pharmacies are open. Many offer special shopping hours, pickup services, and delivery services. Call your local store to ask about their services. If you visit a store, avoid close contact and consider wearing a face covering. Many restaurants offer carry-out or delivery options. Visit our Food Assistance webpage.

Poison prevention hotline. Social distancing measures combined with decreased access to basic needs and services can disrupt routines and cause stress and anxiety. This can put older adults at higher risk of accidental or intentional poisoning due to medication errors, self-medication and more. If you have questions or need help, call the Washington Poison Center helpline at 1-800-222-1222 or visit www.wapc.org.

Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult family homes

Visits to all long-term care facilities are restricted. Use Washington’s Facility location and visitor status finder for information about a specific facility. Additionally, the State of Washington has launched a phone hotline for questions about long-term care facilities; call 888-856-5691 (open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily).